Below is a list of cross-cultural training opportunities available in DuPage County:
World Relief
- Community Conversations: A place for refugees to discuss their experiences with other refugees and World Relief. Held monthly Contact: Susan Sperry (630)-462-7566 (x15)
- Refugee Issues & Cross Cultural Training: Explore the refugee journey to the United States, different resettlement populations, and how to communicate more effectively in cross cultural ministry
- Friendship Partner Training: Discuss different systems involved in refugee resettlement, including Public Aid, Medicaid, and World Relief services, and work in groups to unpack some curious and challenging FP scenarios.
Contact: Meg Lavery, Volunteer Mobilization Coordinator, World Relief DuPage
1825 College Avenue, Suite 230
Wheaton, IL 60187
T 630.462.7566 x 46
F 630.462.8103
- Introduction to ESL Training: Part IEnglish language tutoring is one of the largest needs for refugee and immigrant communities. While informal conversation can be helpful, it is the in-depth, strategic ESL instruction from trained ESL tutors that is most effective and needed. Therefore, World Relief asks that ESL In-Home Tutors and Aides engage in a total of 12 training hours within the first three months of volunteering. This “Introduction to ESL” training will cover such topics as ESL methodology, planning for lessons and practical ideas for tutoring.
- Intermediate ESL Training: Part IIThis training will cover topics on how to teach English-language learners to speak and listen. This time will also be used for problem solving and a round-table discussion.
- Intermediate ESL Training: Part IIIThis training will cover topics on how to teach English-language learners to read and write, and fun ways to teach grammar. This time will also be used for problem solving and a round-table discussion.
Contact: Sarah B. Harris, ESL Volunteer Coordinator, World Relief DuPage, 1825 College Avenue, Suite 230
Wheaton, IL 60187, T 630.462.7566 x42, F 630.580.5795, E sbharris@wr.org
Billy Graham Center
“Introduction to Muslim Ministry”: The purpose of this class is to “Mobilize the people of DuPage County to share Christ with Muslims through study, interaction and ministry.”
This class will be offered on the 2nd and 4th Thursday beginning on August 26 and ending on December 9. The cost is $50 for the nine sessions or $7 per session.
Location: Blanchard Hall 339, Wheaton College
Contact: MM@Wheaton.edu. (630)-752-5279
Culture Connexions
“Coaching churches in intercultural relationships.”
“Hosting an Ethnic Church” Workshop. By appointment.
Contact: Emmanuel Tahear, emmanuel.tahear@gmail.com.
www.cultureconnecions.net
Mission Leadership Network
| Perspectives on the World Christian Movement will be hosted by Glen Ellyn Bible Church during the spring semester of 2011. 15 outstanding speakers will share from their experiences and teach on the biblical, historical, cultural & strategic perspectives of God’s plan for the nations. Hear how God has been and continues to work throughout the world.
When: Monday evenings, Jan. 10- May 2, 6:30-9:30 PM (No class on Feb. 21 or March 28). Where: Glen Ellyn Bible Church, 501 Hillside Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Cost: $225 for audit or certificate, includes Reader & Study Guide. Register by Dec 1 to get $15 early bird discount $500 for Trinity undergraduate or graduate credit. REGISTER at Perspectives.org |
